Environment

Tuesday 18/June/2019 19:36 PM

Weather update: Rainfall reported in several parts of Oman

Muscat: Moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded in several parts of the Sultanate on Tuesday. Parts of Wilayat of Ibri, Yanqul, Sohar, Rustaq and Khaboorah...

Tuesday 18/June/2019 16:54 PM

Weather update: Dust storm warning issued for several parts of Oman

Muscat: Wind accompanied by dust is expected to hit several of the Sultanate’s governorates in the coming two days, the Public Authority of Civil Aviation...

Tuesday 18/June/2019 13:25 PM

North Batinah fishermen net huge oysters catch

Muscat: Up to 9 tonnes of oysters have been collected by fishermen from North Batinah coasts, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has said. The...

Tuesday 18/June/2019 08:12 AM

Heavy fog over coastal areas of Oman in the morning

Muscat: Coastal areas of the Sultanate are witnessing heavy fog cover and meteorology officials have warned the public to stay cautious. According to the...

Monday 17/June/2019 10:11 AM

Vayu effect: waves to affect coastal areas in Oman

Muscat: Seawater levels across some parts of the Sultanate will rise as part of the effects of tropical storm Vayu. In its latest advisory, the Public...

Sunday 16/June/2019 14:20 PM

Seawater enters homes in South Al Sharqiyah coast

Muscat: Parts of Oman have been partially affected by tropical storm Vayu, according to reports received from people residing in South Al Sharqiyah...

Saturday 15/June/2019 18:43 PM

Weather update: Vayu downgraded from cyclone to storm

Muscat: Tropical cyclone Vayu is predicted to downgrade from a cyclone to a storm, according to the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA). PACA...

Thursday 13/June/2019 11:03 AM

Cyclone Vayu veers away from India coast

Muscat: Cyclone Vayu, which was set to hit the coast of Gujarat, a state in India, suddenly changed course on Thursday morning. It is now unlikely that it...

Wednesday 12/June/2019 15:21 PM

No effect of cyclone Vayu for next three days in Oman

Muscat: Effects of tropical Cyclone (Vayu) will not be felt over the coastal areas of Oman for the next three days, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation...

Tuesday 11/June/2019 21:40 PM

Heatwave continues in Oman

Muscat: Temperatures in the Sultanate continue to soar and crossed 47 degrees Celsius in parts of the country yesterday. Talking to Times of Oman, a...